$166,000 Awarded To Woman Injured By Drunk Driver
Georgia Gainesvilletimes.com reports a Hall County jury has awarded $166,000 to a 57-year-old woman who suffered serious injuries in a car crash caused by a drunk driver in 2007.
The drunk driver's Tahoe struck a Honda Civic with such force it was knocked into the woman's PT Cruiser, causing an open compound fracture to her ankle, according to the article, which states the woman continues to have pain and loss of motion in that ankle. The passengers in the Honda were also injured -- one had to be airlifted to a hospital.
The drunk driver had only minimum insurance which went to the family in the Honda. The injured woman had underinsured motorist coverage but chose to let the jury decide the amount she should receive for her injuries, the article states.
If you have been in an auto accident, it’s important to make sure you understand your legal rights. You may be able to recover money for medical bills, lost wages, funeral costs, as well as compensation for permanent disability. Contact the experienced car accident attorneys at the Louthian Law Firm for a free evaluation of your case at 1-866-410-5656 or fill out our confidential online consultation form.
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The drunk driver's Tahoe struck a Honda Civic with such force it was knocked into the woman's PT Cruiser, causing an open compound fracture to her ankle, according to the article, which states the woman continues to have pain and loss of motion in that ankle. The passengers in the Honda were also injured -- one had to be airlifted to a hospital.
The drunk driver had only minimum insurance which went to the family in the Honda. The injured woman had underinsured motorist coverage but chose to let the jury decide the amount she should receive for her injuries, the article states.
If you have been in an auto accident, it’s important to make sure you understand your legal rights. You may be able to recover money for medical bills, lost wages, funeral costs, as well as compensation for permanent disability. Contact the experienced car accident attorneys at the Louthian Law Firm for a free evaluation of your case at 1-866-410-5656 or fill out our confidential online consultation form.
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